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Portugal, Spain & France Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Azamara Quest.

Dates
May 9, 2028 – May 20, 2028
Ship
Azamara Quest · Azamara
Published price
$2,459 USD

Sailing snapshot

This 11-night ocean sailing runs from Lisbon, Portugal to Portsmouth, England and lists 9 distinct stops. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.

Trip overview

Portugal, Spain & France Cruise is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from Aquafest Cruises aboard Azamara Quest. It runs May 9, 2028 to May 20, 2028 and follows a route that includes Lisbon, Portugal, Leixões, Portugal, La Coruña, Spain, Gijón, Spain, and Portsmouth, England. The itinerary runs from Lisbon, Portugal to Portsmouth, England, with calls including Leixões, Portugal, La Coruña, Spain, Gijón, Spain. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Azamara Quest, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this Europe route with Azamara Quest and the Portugal, Spain & France Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at $2,459 per person; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. Availability and fares can change, so confirm the cabin category and final terms with the operator.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.

Program itinerary

  1. 1Lisbon, Portugal
  2. 2Leixões, Portugal
  3. 3La Coruña, Spain
  4. 4Gijón, Spain
  5. 5Bilbao, Spain
  6. 6Bordeaux, France
  7. 7Saint-Malo, France
  8. 8Caen, France
  9. 9Portsmouth, England

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Price and availability

  • Published starting fare$2,459 · per person, double occupancy · Check current availability

Pricing note: Published starting fare is per person double occupancy; additional stateroom and suite categories are available, with prices subject to availability.

Availability note: The official page identifies this as a group for gay men and women; cabin inventory was not exposed.

Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Gay, lesbian, and LGBTQ+ travelers who want a hosted community, private social events, and a wide choice of mainstream, small-ship, and expedition itineraries.

What the trip feels like

Social and welcoming, with cocktail parties, group dining, optional excursions, and extra entertainment; the annual Halloween event turns the volume considerably higher.

Operator profile reviewed September 1, 2026 from the Aquafest Cruises official event guide.

About the operator

Aquafest Cruises organizes hosted group sailings for gay men and women across mainstream, small-ship, and expedition routes. Its calendar ranges from warm-water escapes to ambitious bucket-list itineraries, with trip-specific group programming, cabin pricing, and availability published on each sailing page.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

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